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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,594.65, 23,393.96 and 7,159.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,594.65, 23,393.96 and 7,159.11 is: 10,739.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,594.65 : 23,393.96 = 7,159.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,594.65/23,393.96 = 7,159.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,594.65x = 23,393.96 × 7,159.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,594.65x = 167,479,932.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,479,932.98/15,594.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,739.58

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